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Blowing Rock moves incoming town manager appointment into consent agenda; Alice Darien to join from North Topsail Beach

Blowing Rock Town Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary

Council introduced Alice Darien as the incoming town manager; her employment contract was moved into the meeting's consent agenda and approved, with a start date to be determined after she completes notice at her current position.

The Blowing Rock Town Council on March 10 introduced Alice Darien as the town's incoming town manager and moved her contract into the consent agenda for approval.

The mayor said Darien "will take the reins as town manager in the coming months" after serving notice in her current role as town manager for North Topsail Beach. Council members welcomed Darien and commented that her experience in a comparable seasonal resort community should help as she transitions to Blowing Rock.

The council voted to include her contract on the consent agenda and the consent package containing Darien's contract was approved during the meeting. Council members said the contract timing depends on Darien's notice period and expects a forthcoming effective start date.